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Category - Beretta Shotguns - O/U - Shotguns - Italian Double

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Beretta Shotguns - O/U
Shotguns - Italian Double

Beretta ASE 20 Ga - 1963, FACTORY ASEL WOOD, 5LBS. 6OZ!, vintage firearms inc

Description:
General Specs: Beretta, 1963, 20 Gauge, 5lbs. 6oz., Chokes IC/M, LOP 13 7/8″, DAH 2 3/8″, DAC 1 5/8″
Serial Number:  29928

The Beretta ASE was the last of the boxlock hand-fitted, hand-engraved and checkered premium guns from Beretta before the machine-made guns began with the S57 series.  Built from 1949 until the MID-1960’S’s, most acknowledge the ASE was one of the strongest and best of the earlier Beretta over/under guns.  Later ASEL guns were heavy target guns and not the same as these earlier guns.  This gun, sn29928 built in 1963, was purpose-built as a game gun with its fine-combed English comb, Prince of Wales pistol grip, slim field style forearm, 26 3/4” Chrome Molybdenum steel barrels with ventilated rib, all weighing just 5lbs. 6oz. and balanced perfectly 3/16” ahead of the hinge pin.  The gun is in NEAR NEW FACTORY ORIGINAL CONDITION, WITH 98% FACTORY FINISHES ON ALL WOOD AND METAL.  The gun locks up tight, is still tight on the hinge pin, the bores are mirror perfect, the hand-rubbed oil finish is all there with only a few tiny handling marks on the richly figured European walnut stocks. MOST ASE GRADE GUNS HAVE PLAIN WOOD FIGURE.  THIS GUN WAS FACTORY STOCKED WITH THEIR LUXURY WALNUT THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR THE HIGHER GRADE ASEL GUN.  THE WOOD IS STUNNING AND BRINGS THE GUN UP TO A CLASS OF ITS OWN.  With the clean and graceful hand cut border scroll engraving, scalloped back of the action, sculpted frame, and luxurious wood the gun has a simple elegance.  The checkering shows no wear, the wood-to-metal fit is superb, the mechanics are excellent, all ready for generations of service.  THIS IS A VFI CERTIFIED GUN HAVING BEEN STRIPPED TO ITS SMALLEST PARTS, ULTRASONIC CLEANED, ALL PARTS INSPECTED FOR FUNCTION AND INTEGRITY, LUBRICATED AND REASSEMBLED.  VFI Certified guns have a 90-day mechanical warranty.  What a great gun for your upland quarry, with good modern stock dimensions and IC/M chokes that will do well on the clays course too.  Our gunsmithing department can make any necessary alterations for the new owner within days of purchase…maybe have us upgrade the gun and lengthen the LOP with a fine Purdey style leather covered pad.  Nothing looks better on a high-end shotgun than a properly done leather pad!  I GET TO HANDLE A LOT OF FINE GUNS, AND THE HANDLING DYNAMICS OF THIS BERETTA OVER/UNDER ARE UNSURPASSED.  IT IS THE BEST FEELING OVER/UNDER GUN IN HAND I HAVE EVER HANDLED REGARDLESS OF PRICE!  The specifications are below.  What a great gun at a very affordable price.  You can’t find a hand engraved and checkered, hand fit over/under in today’s market until you spend at least twice as much.  A great investment quality shotgun that will work equally well in the field or on the clays course, a gun you will be proud to show off.  Thanks for looking!


Barrels
Barrel Length:   26.75″
Chokes:   .007/.017 IC/M
Bores:   excellent+
Bore Diameter:   .627/.626
Wall Thickness:   .035/.031
% Blue:   99% factory blue
Chambers:   3″ factory
Ribs:   Vent – tight
Sights:  front silver

Action
Action:  tight centered
Ejectors:  excellent – timed
Receiver Condition:   95% coin finish; few little freckles
Screws:   perfect
Engraving:   border and trigger guard scroll; screws engraved; clear
Trigger Type:   single non-selective trigger; crisp; recoil operate
Trigger Guard Color:   95% factory charcoal blue

Stock
Type:   Capped Pistol Grip/slim field forend: very figured French walnut
LOP:   13 7/8″ to mid trigger
LOP To End Of Wood:   13 3/8″
DAH:   2 3/8″
DAC:   1 5/8″
Cast:   neutral
Checkering Condition:   excellent
Butt Treatment:   1/2″ orange Euro pad


INQUIRIES
There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms Inc

Payment and Shipping
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3% higher.)
Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received.
Sales Tax: Collected in CO, FL, MI, WI
Shipping & Insurance: Ground $125.00 within the continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK.
Item Condition: Used
Requires FFL?: Yes. We accept C&R licenses for shipping on C&R eligible guns.

Other
Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing.
PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look.

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Shotgun Gauge: 20 Gauge